Kristin
What does Kristin mean and where does it come from?
Kristin is a variant of the name Christine, derived from the Latin 'Christianus', meaning 'Christian' or 'follower of Christ'. The name gained popularity during the Middle Ages and has seen various spellings and forms across different cultures, including 'Kristina' in Scandinavian countries. In the
How popular is Kristin right now?
Falling — down 181 spots — currently #4706 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names
The story of Kristin
Kristin entered American naming records in 1932 and has been in use for over 92 years. Its peak popularity was #31 in 1981. More than 180,771 babies have been named Kristin since 1932. Once ranked #2725 in 1935, the name has become less common in recent years, sitting at #4611 in 2023. Kristin is used for both genders: 99% female and 1% male.
Names that peaked alongside Kristin in 1981:
Kristin by decade
Kristin peaked in the 1980s. See all 1980s names →
| Decade | Births | |
|---|---|---|
| 1930s | 171 | |
| 1940s | 1,684 | |
| 1950s | 4,873 | |
| 1960s | 24,566 | |
| 1970s | 43,042 | |
| 1980s ★ | 71,041 | |
| 1990s | 27,979 | |
| 2000s | 6,165 | |
| 2010s | 1,199 | |
| 2020s | 111 |